Obituaries

April 9, 1932 to January 9, 2014

WINAMAC - Nora Pearl Gradowski, 81, Knox, formerly of Winamac, passed away at 1:20 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 9, at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart.

She was born April 9, 1932, in Greenville, TN, to the late Robert Earl and Ada V. Trent Carter. She married William Arthur Gradowski on Aug. 14, 1948, in Chicago. He passed away on Jan. 26, 1995.

Survivors include:
Thomas Arthur (Marcia) Gradowski, Lindenhurst, IL, Son
Sandra Ann (Lawrence) Krepel, Monee, IL, Daughter
Deborah Irene (Gus) Ress, Winamac, Daughter
Darlene Annette (Antonio) Cruz, Rochester, Daughter
Robert William (Jennifer) Gradowski, Schaumburg, IL, Son
Billie Jo (Thomas) Wojtysiak, Knox, Daughter
Donald Edward (Deanna) Gradowski, Star City, Son
26 Grandchildren
30 Great Grandchildren
Roy Carter, Lake-in-the-Hills, IL, Brother
Velma Schiuszi, Rochester, Sister
Bert (Nancy) Carter, Bartlett, IL, Brother
Bill Fites, Winamac, Longtime Companion

Preceded in death by:
Nicole Marie Gradowski, Granddaughter
Devin Ray Messer, Great Grandson
J.R. Carter, Brother
Floyd Carter, Brother

Mrs. Gradowski was a former resident of Chicago, moving to Winamac in 1988. She was an avid Bingo player, loved the Chicago Cubs, and enjoyed watching and feeding birds. She and her husband enjoyed visiting Spooner, WI, attending auto races, and traveling together. She loved to be with her family, especially the babies.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Saturday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Sunday (Jan. 12), at the funeral home with Rev. Edward Clark officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac